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First-Ever Soundtrack of The Teen Network’s Hottest Music Available August 29

The N Soundtrack Features Previously Unavailable Theme Songs, Music From The N’s Stars and an Exclusive Live Acoustic Performance by Hit Singer/Songwriter Natasha Bedingfield

Plus a Bonus CD Extra With a Sneak Peek of The N’s Beyond The Break Season Two

NEW YORK, Aug. 21 – From the never-ending drama of Degrassi: The Next Generation to the sizzling new summer hit Beyond the Break, music from the hottest shows on The N, the nighttime network for teens, comes together for the first time on The N Soundtrack. This special compilation of songs is available Tuesday, August 29 in stores nationwide.

The N Soundtrack, released by The N Records (a division of Nick Records) and the Sony BMG Strategic Marketing Group, includes a unique collection of popular artists such as The Donnas and Natasha Bedingfield, as well as some of the network’s hottest stars. The CD features an exclusive live acoustic performance of Bedingfield’s smash hit “Unwritten,” tracks by Degrassi’s Aubrey Graham (a.k.a. Drake), Instant Star’s Alexz Johnson and South of Nowhere’s Mandy Musgrave, as well as a bonus CD extra containing a sneak peek at scenes from the upcoming second season of the surf drama Beyond the Break. Fans can sample The N Soundtrack a week prior to its release on www.the-n.com beginning Tuesday, August 22.

“Music is incredibly important and relevant to our teen audience,” said Sarah Tomassi Lindman, Vice President Production and Programming, The N. “This soundtrack offers something for everyone, especially fans of The N who can now listen to the songs they love from their favorite shows.”

The track list is as follows:
– Degrassi: Next Generation Theme (extended) – Various (Degrassi: The Next
Generation)
– Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield (exclusive live performance for The N)
– Not Even Close – David Kopatz (Degrassi: The Next Generation)
– What You’re Missin’ – Cheaza (South of Nowhere)
– Do What You Do – Drake (AKA Aubrey Graham from Degrassi: The Next
Generation)
– The Car Song – Telenovela Star (Beyond The Break Theme)
– I Don’t Want To Know (If You Don’t Want Me) – The Donnas (South of
Nowhere)
– Ordinary Day – The Dirtmitts (Whistler Theme)
– 24 Hours – Alexz Johnson (Instant Star)
– Goodbye – The Sansaysas (Beyond The Break)
– Hold On – Mandy Musgrave (South of Nowhere)

On Friday, September 29, The N will premiere the hour-long season openers of both Degrassi: The Next Generation and South of Nowhere at 8:00 and 9:00 p.m. (ET), respectively. Degrassi returns with the most provocative and intense school year ever, as last year’s graduates take the plunge into college, while former classmates Sean and Ashley re-enroll. In the season two premiere of South of Nowhere, life takes an unexpected detour for the Carlin family as the Ohio-bred transplants continue on their journey of identity and self-discovery.

NICK RECORDS is a kids and teen focused music partnership between Nickelodeon and the Sony BMG Strategic Marketing Group. The Nick Records label focuses on showcasing emerging young artists as well as established talent from the network, through soundtracks based on its hit shows and compilations. Nick Records niche is delivering quality music for the expanding market of kids 9-14. All of Nick Records releases have been leaders on the Billboard kid’s music charts, with major hits including: Drake & Josh Soundtrack, Kids’ Choice Vol. 1 & 2, Zoey 101 Soundtrack and SpongeBob SquarePants’ The Yellow Album.

SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT is a global recorded music joint venture with a roster of current artists that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars, as well as a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT is 50% owned by Bertelsmann A.G. and 50% owned by Sony Corporation of America.

SONY BMG’s STRATEGIC MARKETING GROUP works closely with the company’s labels to oversee and coordinate activities in a variety of areas, including master television, film and commercial licensing, creative product development, partnership marketing alliances, and the coordination of joint soundtrack projects between the Sony Music and BMG label groups, as well as overseeing Elvis Presley content management.

The N, the nighttime network for teens, is a programming arm of MTV Networks and is currently available in 50 million households via cable, digital cable and satellite television. The N’s mission is to be the authentic voice for teens and help them figure out their lives with relevant, topical programming on-air and online at the network’s web site www.the-n.com. The N airs everyday from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (ET). The N and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.